How to pronounce odum
Say it like OH-dum. Odum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Odum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of odum
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-dum.
What does odum mean?
- Synonym of mvule ("a tree of species Milicia excelsa")
Words that rhyme with odum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of odum.
Questions about saying odum
How do you pronounce odum?
Say OH-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊdəm/. In British English it is /ˈəʊdəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in odum?
Odum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · dum.
Is odum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊdəm/ (OH-dum).